run-llama llama_index up to 0.3.x duckdb_retriever sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.3.x. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function duckdb_retriever. This manipulation causes sql injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-11958. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.3.x. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function duckdb_retriever. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the `duckdb_retriever` component of the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically in the latest version. The vulnerability arises from the construction of SQL queries without using prepared statements, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code. This can lead to remote code execution (RCE) by installing the shellfs extension and executing malicious commands.

The advisory is shared at huntr.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-11958 since 11/28/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 0.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 35bd221e948e40458052d30c6ef2779bc965b6d0 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: llama_index 0.4.0
Patch: 35bd221e948e40458052d30c6ef2779bc965b6d0

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11/28/2024 🔍
03/20/2025 +112 days 🔍
03/20/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/29/2025 +131 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: huntr.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-11958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-11958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-300193

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2025 11:53
Updated: 07/29/2025 21:16
Changes: 03/20/2025 11:53 (66), 07/29/2025 21:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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